There are those who believe that technology is evolving to be more and more out of touch with us humans; however, what you'll notice about concepts like 'Vivian the Lamp' is that many designers are thinking about how to devise cutting-edge systems that cater to our human qualities.
This product is a bedside lamp that features a very delicate touch-based interface. The smooth, rounded base requires a gentle pat or a stroke of the fingertips in order to turn on and adjust. The power button is softly visible in the darkness of night, enabling it to be activated with ease at any time. Lightly swipe your fingers across its glossy surface to establish your desired level of illumination intensity. Juri Karasjov's 'Vivian the Lamp' integrates a dim digital clock to reduce the devices necessary next to your bed.
Sensitive Time-Telling Lights
Vivian the Lamp Creates Ambient Atmospheres by Intimate Interaction
Trend Themes
1. Intimate Interactions - Designing technology that caters to human qualities by creating intimate interactions.
2. Touch-based Interfaces - Developing technology that can recognize and respond to touch-based interfaces to improve user experience.
3. Reducing Devices - Efforts to integrate multiple functions into a single device to reduce the number of electronics needed.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Industry - The smart home industry could utilize the concept of 'Vivian the Lamp' to create a more personalized home environment for customers.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - Companies within the consumer electronics industry could explore the potential of touch-based interfaces and implement this feature into their products.
3. Furniture Industry - The furniture industry could incorporate aspects of 'Vivian the Lamp' to expand their product offerings and create unique, multifunctional furniture pieces.